This beautiful 1930’s grand double fronted red clinker brick home, set on 787m2 (approx.) is up for sale for the first time in 45 years and is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. More affectionately known as ‘Leicester’, named by previous owner and inventor Charles Malpas, who originated from Leicester in England.
This simply...
This beautiful 1930’s grand double fronted red clinker brick home, set on 787m2 (approx.) is up for sale for the first time in 45 years and is a once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed. More affectionately known as ‘Leicester’, named by previous owner and inventor Charles Malpas, who originated from Leicester in England.
This simply stunning residence will take your breath away. Step back in time with the original features of this home, from the floorboards, wallpaper, wooden panelling, the doors, to the high ceilings, this home is a masterpiece waiting for you to put your mark on it.
Double front doors welcome you into the wide entrance with the main living and formal dining either side, both grand rooms with gorgeous bay windows overlooking the front garden. Four bedrooms; two upstairs along with a bathroom, a winter office overlooking the front and the main office overlooking the backyard. Downstairs is the main bedroom and second bedroom with the main bathroom. The second living area has a wood heater and is located beside the spacious kitchen with double oven, gas stove top, dishwasher and plenty of cupboard and bench space with a great inbuilt meals area off to the side. There is also a mudroom leading to the garden.
Once outside you are surrounded by lawn, established fruit trees and vines over the pergola with a paved slate floor, great for all year round entertaining. A very handy three zoned watering system and a garage and workshop as well as plenty of off street parking.
Within walking distance of the CBD, Geelong train station, Deakin University and the Gordon Tafe, hospitals, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong’s finest schools and Pakington Street.
This stunning home is a must see and homes of this calibre rarely hit the market, so don’t miss out on this rare opportunity.
787 m²
